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Action in Aid of Civil Power, KP Government, Sohail Afridi, PTI Dirty Politics, Counter-Terror Operation

KP Government Moves to Withdraw Action in Aid of Civil Power Amid Rising Terror Threats

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s decision to revoke Action in Aid of Civil Power raises alarming questions at a time when the province is once again facing a growing militant threat. The move, by implication, sends the army back to the barracks or to border duties, a step that is bound to carry serious consequences for […]

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The Reality KP Must Face, Security Needs Strength Not Symbolism

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The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, has issued new policy guidelines on peace and security while chairing his first cabinet meeting. These guidelines repeat the demand that the federal government implement KP’s resolutions on law and order, a demand earlier voiced during what was termed an Aman Jirga in the provincial assembly. Although

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Trade, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Security Shift, Afghanistan, CM Sohail Afridi, Action in Aid to Civil Powers

Trade, Terror and Tension: The Complex KP Afghanistan Moment

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The first cabinet meeting under Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has set the stage for a series of critical decisions that could shape the province’s security and its trade relations with Afghanistan. The most significant move was the cabinet’s approval to withdraw the law of Action in Aid to Civil Powers—a law enabling

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KP Assembly’s Peace Drive Faces Challenges from Afghanistan and TTP Ties

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(Shamim Shahid) The recent developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly reflect a rare moment of political cohesion in a region long marred by conflict. All parties came together to adopt a fifteen-point declaration aimed at establishing peace and combating terrorism. While this represents an important step, the question remains: can these political gestures translate into

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, KP Aman Jirga, Counter-Terrorism Strategy, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the banned TTP

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Jirga Backs Unified Approach to Peace and Counter-Terrorism

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I think the jirga that took place today, on 12th November, was very important. And I think, the rulers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who relate themselves with Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have realised that until there is peace in the province, the province will not be able to progress. The second important thing is that the proposals that

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Pakistan, Terror Threat, Afghan Taliban, India’s Proxy War, Islamabad Suicide Bombing & Cadet College Wana Attack

Pakistan Under Renewed Terror Threat: The Afghan Factor and India’s Proxy War

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The sudden surge in terrorist attacks across Pakistan is neither random nor coincidental. From the suicide bombing at Islamabad’s district court to the coordinated strike on Cadet College Wana in South Waziristan, the pattern reflects a dangerous escalation designed to terrorise and destabilise. These are not isolated incidents. They are calculated moves, emerging at a

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Wana and Islamabad, Narco-Terrorism, Pakistan, Tirah Valley, Regional Peace and Stability

Narco-Terror on the Frontline: Pakistan Fights Back Against Cowardly Attacks in Wana and Islamabad

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Muhammad Haseenullah Recent attacks in Wana and Islamabad have starkly highlighted the lethal consequences of narco-terrorism, a hybrid threat where illicit drugs, extremist financing, and cross-border complicity converge. These cowardly attacks demonstrate that the shadow economy of narcotics is more than a criminal enterprise; it directly funds terrorism, targets civilians, and challenges Pakistan’s sovereignty. Yet,

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If the Taliban Want Peace, Terrorism in Pakistan Can End

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Pakistan and Afghanistan have long faced challenges stemming from cross-border militancy and unresolved disputes, and recent efforts by regional players such as Iran and Turkey demonstrate that dialogue remains essential. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has held phone discussions with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, aiming to bridge

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Khyber, Narco-Politico-Terrorism, Hybrid Threat, Pakistan, Bara's Tirah Valley

Narco-Politico-Terrorism in Khyber: The Hybrid Threat Pakistan Must Dismantle

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Muhammad Haseenullah Recent evidence from the Tirah and Bara axis indicates the presence of a multi-tiered criminal ecosystem, where drug cultivation, trafficking, and terrorism converge (the Tirah Valley is a far flung locality in Bara: one of the three tehsils of Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkwa). Fields that produce cannabis and other narcotics are protected by

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Diplomatic Tensions Mount: Iran Joins Efforts to Bridge Pakistan-Afghanistan Rift

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(Shamim Shahid)  A significant development has emerged in the Pakistan-Afghanistan relationship, as Iran joins Doha and Istanbul as a key third-party mediator. This new dimension comes at a time when recent negotiations in Turkey ended in a deadlock, signaling both the complexity and urgency of the situation. Turkey has already indicated its willingness to resume

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